Arch Enemy w/ Amorphis, Eluveitie, Gatecreeper – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the O2 Apollo in Manchester for the Arch Enemy Blood Dynasty tour with Amorphis, Eluveitie and Gatecreeper sharing the bill.
Battle Beast w/Dominum & Majestica – Shepherds Bush Empire: Live Review
The Steelbound tour rolls into London, with Battle Beast celebrating their new album Steelbound. We went along to check out their latest battle cry!
Rod Picott – Thimblemill Library, Smethwick: Live Review
Rod Picott on the home straight as an overseas touring artist as he brings the curtain down on this phase of his life.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Touring in the UK & Ireland: Live Review
The legendary David Rawlings and Gillian Welch are in the UK for a short spell. We catch up in Manchester and Dublin.
Igorrr w/ Master Boot Record & Imperial Triumphant – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Igorrr round out part one of their European jaunt with Master Boot Record and Imperial Triumphant in emphatic fashion. Manchester just about survives all out assault on it’s senses.
Helloween w/ Beast In Black – Eventim Apollo, London: Live Review
Celebrating their 40 year anniversary, Helloween rolled into London, promising a show of surprises and some songs we’ve never heard live before.
Glenn Hughes w/ Sophie Lloyd – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Glenn Hughes takes us through The Chosen Years as well as delivering cuts from his excellent new album, Chosen. Support comes from guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd.
Disturbed w/ Megadeth – Utilita Arena, Birmingham: Live Review
Disturbed and Megadeth roll into Birmingham as veteran bands ready to rock. Disturbed are celebrating 25 years of The Sickness.
Martin McAloon – Artisan Tap, Stoke: Live Review
We’re at Stoke’s Artisan Tap for an evening with Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout, celebrating 40 years of Steve McQueen.
Howard Jones – Steinway, London: ‘Live’ Review
Howard Jones becomes the virtuoso in your drawing room from 1000km away with a demo of some new Steinway technology.
Fairport Convention, Autumn Tour – The Met, Bury: Live!
We’re at the regular hunting ground of The Met for our first encounter with the Fairport Convention Autumn tour.
Seth Lakeman Trio – The Granite Way around the North West: Live!
“Just a fan Alan.” We take in the four gig leg of the Seth Lakeman tour around the North West.
Larkin Poe w/ Son Little – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Larkin Poe kick off their Bloom tour of the UK and Europe in rip roaring fashion fashion. Support comes from the equally stellar Son Little.
LYVIA – Manchester Academy 3: Live Review
Nottingham-based singer-songwriter, LYVIA, stops off at Manchester Academy 3 for The Honey I’m Home Tour.
Damien O’Kane & Ron Block Band – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live!
Banjos get real. An evening of banjoviality with the Damien O’Kane & Ron Block band at Manchester’s Band On The Wall.